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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 535.55 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 535.55 and 151.70 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 535.55 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/535.55 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 535.55 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 81,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,239.50/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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